Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services Etiya'takenhas Shelter Counsellor Full-Time (Nights)

Company: Ganohkwasra

GANOHKWASRA FAMILY ASSAULT SUPPORT SERVICES ETIYA’TAKENHAS SHELTER COUNSELLOR Full-Time (Nights)

PLEASE NOTE: All applicants must be willing to provide service in a holistic environment that encompasses men, women and children.

STARTING SALARY: $60,000 per year

CLOSING DATE: Thursday Jully 9th, by 4:30 pm

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Under the direction of the Shelter Services Supervisor, is responsible for planning and facilitating safe therapeutic counseling; ensuring case management duties are completed according to minimal standards; preparing and maintaining administrative duties; promoting a supportive, respectful and harmonious team environment.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

· Post Secondary graduate in Social Work or relevant discipline, or a minimum of three years equivalent combination of work and volunteer experience in the provision of services regarding family violence and other relevant disciplines.

· Understanding of the impact of family violence on the individual family, clan, nation and community.

· Must provide three written letters of reference

· Must be able to provide a current and favourable Police Record Check including a Broad Record Check

· Must possess a valid Driver’s License and provide a proven safe driving record as indicated by a Driver Record Search

· Must work shift work: days, afternoons, nights

· Preference will be given to applicants of Native ancestry

DIRECTIONS:

In order to be considered, applications MUST include a cover letter, resume, and 3 current letters of reference. All documents should clearly state the position applying for. Please indicate “CONFIDENTIAL” AND “ATTENTION DIRECTOR” and the position applying for on the envelope. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Mail to: Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services

P.O. Box 250

Ohsweken, ON

N0A 1M0

Deliver to: 1781 Chiefswood Rd.

Ohsweken, ON

Email to: bthomas@ganohkwasra.com

Fax to: 519-445-4825

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Employee will be required to expand and enhance her/his knowledge, abilities and personal suitability and be able to demonstrate/implement these requirements on an ongoing basis.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Post Secondary graduate in Social Work or relevant discipline, or a minimum of three years equivalent combination of work and volunteer experience in the provision of services regarding family violence and other relevant disciplines.

• Must provide three written letters of reference

• Must be able to provide a current and favorable Police Record Check including a Broad Record Check

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and provide a proven safe driving record as indicated by a Driver Record Search

• Preference will be given to applicants of Native ancestry

KNOWLEDGE:

• Ganohkwasra’s mission and objectives

• Understanding of family violence, the dynamics of abuse, its effects on individual family and community

• Awareness of traditional and non-traditional community resources

• Haudenosauneee culture

• Diversity in the community culture, values and customs

• Assimilation and the impact on the community

• Traditional life cycle responsibilities (human growth and developmental stages)

• Current provincial and federal legislation relating to Ganohkwasra services

• Appropriate resources

ABILITY:

• To keep abreast of new theories and approaches in the field of family violence

• To plan and facilitate safe therapeutic counseling

• To maintain a case management system

• To communicate at a high oral and written level

• To be objective, respectful and sensitive in the performance of all duties

• To work independently without direct supervision

• To competently operate office equipment; computers, photocopies, fax machine and gym equipment

• To develop and maintain quality time management skills

• To assess, prioritize and complete multiple responsibilities

• To maintain a good rapport with community resources

• To work flexible hours

• To be punctual

• To work in a highly stressful environment

• To work with a high risk population

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

• Sensitive to other cultures, customs and traditions

• Maintains and respects healthy boundaries with all individuals

• Able to demonstrate personal and professional ethics, responsibility, initiative and co-operation

• Cooperates and works well with others to foster teamwork

• Objective, respectful and sensitive in the performance of all duties